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New Queens Pride is today Jackson Heights March starts at noon. Marching with Queensborough Community College / CUNY in the CUNY contingent. wave to me.  num 32 orange Sect.

[NYC USA In-person and Online]: with Congregation Beit Simchat Torah - CBST is always a fabulous night of revelry! Join us as we retell the story of queens and villains and victory.

We'll begin at 6:00 p.m. with a festive Purim Musical Maariv service, our all-congregation Costume Parade, and our signature multi-lingual Megillah Reading featuring over a dozen languages! Learn more: bit.ly/cbstpurim

Get ready for another timewarp! This year's theme catapults us into the future with CBST Purim: Party Like It's 3024!

Park your flying cars, get out your virtual reality headsets, and set the DeLorean’s flux capacitor to CBST’s satellite location in the Mars colony. We're beaming this community into the future!

Costume suggestions: your go-to futuristic fashion ensemble; chrome; sleek, minimalist jumpsuits; visionary inventors or tech pioneers; robots; space-age outfits; virtual reality game avatars; pop stars and AI musicians; teleportation portal operators; time traveler, etc. We can't wait to witness the incredible futuristic costumes!

Purim Celebration and Multi-Lingual Megillah Reading + Havdalah
Saturday, March 23, 6:00 p.m.

In-person at CBST, 130 West 30th Street, and online at cbst.org.

Purim with CBST is always a fabulous night of revelry! Join us as we retell the story of queens and villains and victory.

We'll begin at 6:00 p.m. with a festive Purim Musical Maariv service, our all-congregation Costume Parade, and our signature multi-lingual Megillah Reading featuring over a dozen languages! Learn more: bit.ly/cbstpurim

Get ready for another timewarp! This year's theme catapults us into the future with CBST Purim: Party Like It's 3024!

Park your flying cars, get out your virtual reality headsets, and set the DeLorean’s flux capacitor to CBST’s satellite location in the Mars colony. We're beaming this community into the future!

Costume suggestions: your go-to futuristic fashion ensemble; chrome; sleek, minimalist jumpsuits; visionary inventors or tech pioneers; robots; space-age outfits; virtual reality game avatars; pop stars and AI musicians; teleportation portal operators; time traveler, etc. We can't wait to witness the incredible futuristic costumes!

Purim Celebration and Multi-Lingual Megillah Reading + Havdalah
Saturday, March 23, 6:00 p.m.
In-person at CBST, 130 West 30th Street, and online at cbst.org.

[West Brighton Staten Island NYC]: Staten Island will host a welcoming and inclusive St. Patrick's Day parade today, Sunday, March 17th 2024.

The parade route will bring around 60 groups down Forest Avenue from Hart Boulevard to Broadway. NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he will be marching along with them. The parade kicks off on Sunday at 12 Noon. It's free to attend and open to all.

Organisers hope one day, there won't be a need for two parades. 🏳️‍🌈❤️💜🩵🏳️‍⚧️

Inclusive St. Patrick's Day parade set for Sunday on Staten Island Staten Island will host a welcoming and inclusive St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday.

Passing this on.. Thanks!

Hey Boi's and Gurl's, Cats and Kittens, and those in between. Donne Here:
Sending love to ALL my BPOC Family out there, both here and abroad.. Hope everyone is happy, healthy, and above all things: "FABULOUS & AMAZING!"
Ok, here's the deal.. I'm claiming the year 2024 as the year of Bi-EDUCATE!
The reason for this: There is STILL stigma going around when it comes to bisexuality, especially when it concerns People of Color (Black, African American, Latino/a, API, etc.) Isolation, depression, health issues, etc. still on the rise, as well as the negative portrayal of bisexuality in the media, preventing Bi folks from living, loving, and being their TRUE selves!
So here goes, I am looking for Out and Proud Bi Volunteers (Black, African American, Latino, Asian MEN) in the USA to participate on a panel, along with two other women, to discuss/address on what bisexuality means to you, Q&A
There will be several Tea Time Podcast on this topic. The first will be a mixture of Both Men and Women, and the second will be for Women ONLY!
If interested in participating, Give Us a Call: 646-578-9004, or 347-204-5049
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[NYC USA - In Person & Zoom]: This coming Shabbat, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah - CBST are honored to be welcoming Souli and Iris from Combatants for Peace as our guest speakers.

This past weekend, we were deeply moved to read this New York Times profile of the Israelis and Palestinians who are part of this organization and dedicated to building a future together. An excerpt of the article is below; read the whole thing at bit.ly/48frqbf.
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“We would talk about the most difficult things,” Mr. Qassas said, “but at least we stayed together and kept going.”

Both activists, despite the resistance they face, cling to hope that when the conflict finally ends, “we will be the infrastructure, the community upon which our joint life will be built,” Mr. Alon said.
“If I have sobered up,” he said, “it’s in knowing that violence won’t solve anything.”

Source: The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/world/middleeast/israelis-palestinians-peace-activists.html)

This Thursday afternoon, February 15, our Democracy team’s weekly Calls & Cards group returns IN PERSON to our West 30th Street home! Going forward, join us in person on the third Thursday of each month, and on zoom otherwise.

Join us between 12:30-2:00pm for good community and good pizza as we work to help build a good democracy.

This week we’ll be taking action for our immigrant and refugee neighbors with HIAS!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4bPK6BF

[LI NY USA]: The LGBT Network is here to help you with your journey. ✨💙

Connect with other and and Folks at to share your experiences, challenges, and successes in everything related to .

Saturdays mornings at 9:30 am at the LGBT Network Hauppauge Center. Email [email protected] for more information.

The LGBT Network is here to help you with your journey. ✨💙 Connect with other sober and sober-curious LGBT and allied folks at Sober Saturdays to share your experiences, challenges, and successes in everything related to sobriety. Saturdays mornings at 9:30 am at the LGBT Network Hauppauge Center. Email [email protected] for more information.

I'm going to be in the NYC area in mid-March & early April 2024, and I am looking to add to my tour list. If you’re in the region and interested in bringing me in to speak between March 11th-15th or April 1st-7th, contact me today! robynochs. com/contact

And if you're not in that area, or are interested in a different date, reach out - we can figure out the best fit for your needs.

Finally, if you would like more information about what I can offer, you can learn more at robynochs. com/linktree

Alrighty Now!

Apostle Gino Jennings - Dancing in the Church | How Church People Should Dance For God In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the fascinating world of worship practices, where tradition meets modernity, and devotion takes center stage. ...

Making you smile on a Wednesday Day.. Enjoy!

How Katt Williams FEEL after Shannon Sharp #interview 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤣 #comedy #funnyvideo #clubshayshay

[SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla NY USA]: PrideWorks - A Conference for LGBTQ Youth and their Allies

Two months from today, hundreds of LGBTQ+ youth and their allies will meet at PrideWorks 2024!

PrideWorks is an annual in-person conference that includes workshops, meals, and networking. We are meeting this year on Wednesday, March 13, at SUNY Westchester Community College - Valhalla campus 🏳️‍🌈❤️💜💙🏳️‍⚧️

+🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ ❤️💜💙 🌈
More info: https://prideworks.com

Two months from today, hundreds of LGBTQ+ youth and their allies willl meet at PrideWorks 2024! PrideWorks is an annual in-person conference that includes workshops, meals, and networking. We are meeting this year on Wednesday, March 13, at SUNY Westchester Community College - Valhalla campus 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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More info: https://prideworks.com

{Long Island & Queens NY]: Mark your calendars now for some fine ♫♫ musical events ♫♫ during January 2024. Here is a list of Concert Dates from the Community's own rorie kelly

Hai friends! Gigs in January!

From the good people at New Jersey's Bergen County LGBTQ Alliance and the every popular Have A Gay Day

Awesome! Thank you, Michaels Stores Arts and Crafts for this. Shoutout to PFLAG National also!
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Awesome! Thank you Michaels arts and crafts for this. Shoutout to PFLAG National also!


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Michaels Stores

[Queens NYC USA]: Queens Center for Gay Seniors was featured in Gay City News! ☺️

“While many senior centers take a generic approach, the Queens Center for Gay Seniors — which is a program of Queens Community House — draws members in large part because it is specifically tailored to serve older adults.

Members stay deeply engaged thanks to a fulfilling daily itinerary that includes offerings such as art and anti-fraud classes, computer lessons, demographic-based groups such as a trans-specific one, workout sessions, games, and an intimate group discussion touching on the schedule, important topics of the day, or activities at the center.

There are also affordable meal options for members as well as friendly visiting services. They even have programming about the of Queens, New York, USA.”

Queens Center for Gay Seniors fosters inclusive atmosphere for LGBTQ older adults – Gay City News A warm, inviting atmosphere engulfed the room on Dec. 20 at the Queens Center for Gay Seniors in Jackson Heights, where dozens of older adults from around the

Two men kissing in Times Square causes some TV viewers to have an NYE meltdown.

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Two men kissing in Times Square causes some TV viewers to have an NYE meltdown Two men kissing in Times Square causes some TV viewers to have an NYE meltdown...

wrapping up 2023 in ...

Bi Review of the Year: 2023 Each year we publish a roundup of bi events at the end of December. This was another year of war, recession and continued inflation – may we all have a very different and better year to come! Past years: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 The 2020s have been a tough time for many people

to all the incredible out there – may your year be as vibrant and wonderful as you, may you be safe, healthy, and peaceful in #2024, with full Civil and Human Rights.

We hope Bi Women Quarterly & the Bi Women Quarterly Community can provide a bit of respite in the storm.

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Happy New Year to all the incredible bi women out there – may your year be as vibrant and wonderful as you, may you be safe, healthy, and peaceful in 2024, with full civil and human rights.

We hope BWQ can provide a bit of respite in the storm.

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[NYC USA]: Apply for or POWers PAID Internship. As a POWers Intern, you will:

💙Facilitate new member orientation workshops.
💙Welcome members into Hetrick-Martin Institute - HMI
💙Support with daily HMI duties.
💙Serve on the Youth Advisory Board
💙Help shape HMI's vibe and community.
💙Create ***r-led campaigns about issues important to you.

🏳️‍🌈Join us Wednesday. January 3rd 2024, from 4-6pm for our information session!

🏳️‍🌈 Or email Pearl at [email protected] for more information.

🏳️‍🌈 Applications are due Monday, January 16th 2024 - applications can be found in our link in bio.

***ryouth #🏳️‍🌈 #🌈 Hetrick-Martin Institute - HMI

This holiday season, we just have a couple wishes. Namely:

💖Validation from the LGBTQIA+ community
💜Acceptance from straight community
💙Greater bi+ representation in media and more
💖Consideration of the needs of the bi+ community in policy-making at all levels of government
💜A much-needed end to and in all its forms..is that too much to ask?

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This holiday season, we just have a couple wishes. Namely:
💖Validation from the LGBTQIA+ community
💜Acceptance from straight community
💙Greater bi+ representation in media and more
💖Consideration of the needs of the bi+ community in policy-making at all levels of government
💜A much-needed end to bi-phobia and bi-erasure in all its forms
..is that too much to ask?

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Happy (Kwanzaa yenu iwe na heri)
Habari gani? (What's the News?)

26 December - (Unity)
27 December - (Self-Determination)
28 December - (Collective Work and Responsibility)
29 December - (Cooperative Economics)
30 December - (Purpose)
31 December - (Creativity)
1 January - (Faith)

Happy Kwanzaa (Kwanzaa yenu iwe na heri)
Habari gani? (What's the News?)

26 December - (Unity)
27 December - (Self-Determination)
28 December - (Collective Work and Responsibility)
29 December - (Cooperative Economics)
30 December - (Purpose)
31 December - (Creativity)
1 January - (Faith)

[Image Description: the illustration is set against a background of an Orange w ❤️ Pink, 💜 Purple, & 💙 Blue of the + Pride Flag interwoven accents Kente Cloth.

Across the top are the words "Happy Kwanza" done in heavy gold embossed-style lettering, both in a style meant to call to mind traditional West African artistic styles including Benin Bronzes.

The main image is a photo-realistic grey-toned figure with small splashes of colour, of a smiling dark-skinned African femme presenting person with their arms outstretched in welcome. Their long dreadlocked hair which falls over their shoulder is done up in a head-scarf and they are richly dressed in a striped Dashiki and heavy gold traditional jewellery.

In front of them is a festive heavily ladened table with a table-cloth done in a decorative Africa-style fabric, and covered with numerous items associated with the Holiday of Kwanza.

Chief among them holding pride of place is the , with its three ❤️ Red Candles to the left one tall 🖤 Black Candle in the centre. and three 💚 Green Candles to the right in the colours of the UNIA (aka Pan-African) Flag all lit.

Other items on the table include woven African-baskets some filled with various indigenous West-African & Caribbean "first fruits" of the Harvest; African musical instruments including a Shekere, and a picture frame to hold the images of family members.

[Brooklyn NYC]: Since 2017, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Summit has been a popular event for students and faculty of NYC public schools to network, build community, and learn from one another.

Be a part of this legacy by becoming a volunteer!

The 2024 NYC GSA Summit will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Midwood High School in Brooklyn.

We expect over 1,600 students and staff to attend this event, so we need as many hands on deck as possible! We will assign folks to be:
✅ Room monitors for the workshop sessions
✅ Human arrows to guide attendees in the right direction
✅ Lunch servers and cleanup crew
✅ General event operations (such as assembling and disassembling tables)

Sign up today to become a volunteer! ➡️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD8oi2FqbWY5BzIPoNx25uF7dRyA4etEFmXAKTaL2K93pQMw/viewform

Since 2017, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Summit has been a popular event for students and faculty of NYC public schools to network, build community, and learn from one another. Be a part of this legacy by becoming a volunteer!

The 2024 NYC GSA Summit will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Midwood High School in Brooklyn.

We expect over 1,600 students and staff to attend this event, so we need as many hands on deck as possible! We will assign folks to be:

✅ Room monitors for the workshop sessions
✅ Human arrows to guide attendees in the right direction
✅ Lunch servers and cleanup crew
✅ General event operations (such as assembling and disassembling tables)

Sign up today to become a volunteer! ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD8oi2FqbWY5BzIPoNx25uF7dRyA4etEFmXAKTaL2K93pQMw/viewform

[Long Island NY]: Friday 12/22 - LAST GIG OF 2023!

Friends join Bi+ Musician rorie kelly for their last public gig of 2023 at Frank's Steaks Jericho! Music runs from 7 to 9 - come let me sing to you as we bring this year to a close!

Friday 12/22 - LAST GIG OF 2023!
Friends join me for my last public gig of 2023 at Frank's Steaks Jericho ! Music runs from 7 to 9 - come let me sing to you as we bring this year to a close!

What We Do in the Shadows will come to an end after six seasons of Staten Island shenanigans...

Premiering in 2019, the show quickly earned a following with hilarious fish-out-of-water-antics and, of course, Matt Berry’s unforgettable line readings. LGBTQ+ fans were particularly enraptured by the q***rness of What We Do in the Shadows, which advanced from subtext to full-on text over the years. In the show’s fourth season, Guillermo came out as gay, not to mention even more titillating recent developments like the, ahem Bi-Annual Vampire O**y.

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Is Ending After Six Seasons The q***r-themed vampire show broke new ground for LGBTQ+ representation.

It benefits those in power to keep those of us with less power, fighting amongst ourselves.
We can all grow and heal and thrive and find our own different versions of success together. In fact it feels great when we do.

Hi everyone! My first book is now available!

It's called "Bisexual Married Men: Stories of Relationships, Acceptance & Authenticity", and it's an oral history/memoir about (bi+) Men who are married to Women.

I hope to write more about Bi+ Men married to Men, Bi+ Women, Bi+ Trans/Non-binary folks, etc., but I explain in the book why I chose this group first.

There are 13 stories in the book, plus my own as well as my thoughts and analysis.

Here is the book page on my website, which has more info, the full video of my book launch event, upcoming events and press, and a link to buy: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/bisexualmarriedmen

Hope you enjoy!

"Bisexual Married Men" Book — Robert Brooks Cohen Bisexual Married Men:Stories of Relationships, Acceptance, and Authenticity Bisexual men who are married to women are one of the largest but most hidden groups in the LGBT+ community. 88% of partnered Bi+ men are with women, and separately but not coincidentally, 88% of Bi+ men are not out to most o...